At any local pond or freshwater lake, you will likely find someone fishing. Millions of people in North America enjoy fishing in a wide variety of lakes and ponds. Sunfish, perch, walleye, and northern pike are just a few of the many species caught from these bodies of water. What is the best time of day or year to fish? What’s the best bait? Do different fish live in different depths of water? Do you need a fishing license? This resource will prepare readers for a rewarding day in nature, whether they are catching their next meal or practicing catch-and-release.